What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sufferable
Example
The heat was sufferable with the help of a fan. [sufferable: adjective]
Example
The pain was sufferable, but it still made it hard to concentrate. [sufferable: adjective]
tolerable
Example
The noise from the construction site was tolerable with earplugs. [tolerable: adjective]
Example
The wait time at the doctor's office was tolerable since I had a good book to read. [tolerable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tolerable is more commonly used than sufferable in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between sufferable and tolerable?
Both sufferable and tolerable are relatively formal words and may not be commonly used in informal contexts. However, tolerable may be more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while sufferable is less common and may be restricted to more formal or specialized settings.
